How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Buick Lucerne?

NHTSA lists 23 electrical system complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 47% of all 49 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Lucerne electrical system?

Yes, two recalls cover the electrical system: 14V355000, addressing the airbag system and key ring weight, and 10V553000, addressing a starter or alternator cable contacting the power steering return line.

At what mileage do 2011 Lucerne electrical failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 106,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Lucerne electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to electrical system complaints for the 2011 Lucerne.

How does 2011 compare to 2010 for Lucerne electrical complaints?

The 2011 model year had 23 electrical complaints (47% share) versus 19 complaints (35% share) for 2010, based on NHTSA data.

2011 Buick Lucerne Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Buick Lucerne, 47% of its 49 total complaints that year, with 3 fires reported and median failure mileage of 106,000. Two related recalls (14V355000 and 10V553000) cover ignition key weight and starter/alternator cable routing issues.

Electrical System complaints: 23; 47% of 49
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 106,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle fails to start with no warning signs, sometimes accompanied by an electrical burning smell traced to an overheated fuel pump relay.
Key fob stops functioning and the electronic lock system traps the driver or passenger inside the vehicle.
Park assist system flashes intermittently and stops beeping, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
Engine stalls at highway speed and the steering wheel locks up, sometimes triggering the electronic locks and trapping the occupant.
Rear fuse box under the seat gets pushed out of position by the seat bracket, creating a weak electrical contact with the fuel pump relay.
Owners who received the 14V355000 recall notice reported the required parts were unavailable for repair for an extended period.

When 2011 Buick Lucerne electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 23, 2011, latest Apr 21, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Apr 2026; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Buick Lucerne

NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
NHTSA 10V553000Nov 5, 2010Electrical System13,780 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak.
Risk: A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Electrical System complaints by Lucerne model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201019 (35%)
201123 (47%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Buick Lucerne?: NHTSA lists 23 electrical system complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 47% of all 49 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Lucerne electrical system?: Yes, two recalls cover the electrical system: 14V355000, addressing the airbag system and key ring weight, and 10V553000, addressing a starter or alternator cable contacting the power steering return line.
At what mileage do 2011 Lucerne electrical failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 106,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Lucerne electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to electrical system complaints for the 2011 Lucerne.
How does 2011 compare to 2010 for Lucerne electrical complaints?: The 2011 model year had 23 electrical complaints (47% share) versus 19 complaints (35% share) for 2010, based on NHTSA data.